There’s something oddly soothing about the practice of laying down Perler Beads on a casual weekend to make your favorite classic Nintendo characters. But seriously, why use our grubby hands … ...

At its peak, Perler Beads had 120 employees and sold kits all over the world, Quinn said. They were found in big-box stores, specialty toy retailers and school supply stores, she said.

Make your kids their very own 8-bit Napkin Man using Perler fusable beads. When he's finished, this little guy can be made into a fridge magnet, can be pinned to backpacks or jackets, ...